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Rothsay council reviews $48,170 REC ventilation proposal and delays personnel ordinance approval to April

Rothsay City Council · March 2, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Shane Balken told the council a commercial kitchen ventilation proposal for the REC priced at $48,170 was received; councilors asked staff to provide non-commercial, lower-cost alternatives. Separately, draft updates to Personnel Ordinance 2.05 will return in April for approval.

Mayor Shane Balken reported that the city received a proposal for a commercial kitchen ventilation system at the REC priced at $48,170. Council members asked staff for additional information about non-commercial kitchen options that might reduce costs, and no procurement or contract award was made at the meeting.

Separately, the council noted that Ordinance 2.05, a set of personnel policy updates, is currently in draft form and will be brought back for council approval at the April meeting and then posted. The minutes provide no additional detail on the specific personnel changes proposed.

The council also acknowledged receipt of a letter from the MPCA stating that work is underway on the local watershed; that was recorded as informational only and no action was taken at this meeting.